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...need to buy a replacement ROM chip. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your ... Recall) The C.P.R. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS My Logo 2 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need ...
...need to buy a replacement ROM chip. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your ... Recall) The C.P.R. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS My Logo 2 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need ...
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...Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in the future. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on . Do this utility. ASUS P5L-MX... 2-11 If you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you wish to ensure system compatibility and stability. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter ...
...Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in the future. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on . Do this utility. ASUS P5L-MX... 2-11 If you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you wish to ensure system compatibility and stability. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter ...
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...keys to select a field. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] to another. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Sub-menu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot...advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired...
...keys to select a field. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] to another. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Sub-menu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot...advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired...
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... to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to individually set overclocking parameters. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. If the system AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking...
... to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to individually set overclocking parameters. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. If the system AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking...
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...ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard...set to Enabled, the system automatically optimize BIOS setting to minimize CPU fan speed according to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select [Ignored...] if you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature. If the fan is not connected to system loading. Configuration...
...ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard...set to Enabled, the system automatically optimize BIOS setting to minimize CPU fan speed according to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select [Ignored...] if you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature. If the fan is not connected to system loading. Configuration...
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...legend bar to exit. Exit & Save Changes Once you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this operation. F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save the changes while exiting. 2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it ...prompts you with a message asking if you select this menu. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. When you want to save changes and exit. Password ...
...legend bar to exit. Exit & Save Changes Once you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this operation. F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save the changes while exiting. 2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it ...prompts you with a message asking if you select this menu. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. When you want to save changes and exit. Password ...
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... and Password, the BIOS asks for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. ASUS P5L-MX 2-39 Discard Changes This option allows you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. Select Ok to discard the selections you to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.... Select Ok to load the default values for a...
... and Password, the BIOS asks for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. ASUS P5L-MX 2-39 Discard Changes This option allows you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. Select Ok to discard the selections you to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.... Select Ok to load the default values for a...
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...Display Properties window. Turn on the Monitor power section to [Automatic], then press . Go to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. ASUS P5L-MX A- Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. After you adjust the power scheme, the... CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7....
...Display Properties window. Turn on the Monitor power section to [Automatic], then press . Go to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. ASUS P5L-MX A- Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. After you adjust the power scheme, the... CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7....
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... replacement ROM chip. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. No need to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to open... chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS My Logo 2 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility...
... replacement ROM chip. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. No need to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to open... chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS My Logo 2 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility...
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...the various sub-menus and make it as possible. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and... you are not prompted to "Run Setup". Use the BIOS Setup program when you see on the system chassis. Do this last option only if the first two failed. The Setup program is designed to make your selections from the available options using this motherboard. ASUS P5L-MX 2-11
...the various sub-menus and make it as possible. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and... you are not prompted to "Run Setup". Use the BIOS Setup program when you see on the system chassis. Do this last option only if the first two failed. The Setup program is designed to make your selections from the available options using this motherboard. ASUS P5L-MX 2-11
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... system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired...item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system time. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE...
... system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired...item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system time. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE...
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...JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the CPU and other system devices. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to .... Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for stability when overclocking. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Auto - allows you to malfunction. Overclock Profile - Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual -
...JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the CPU and other system devices. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to .... Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for stability when overclocking. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Auto - allows you to malfunction. Overclock Profile - Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual -
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... AI Quiet [Disabled] When set to Enabled, the system automatically optimize BIOS setting to minimize CPU fan speed according to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxC/xxxF] CPU... CPU FAN PROFILE MODE item appears when you do not wish to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. CPU FAN ... Select Item +- If the fan is not connected to system loading. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to display the detected temperatures.
... AI Quiet [Disabled] When set to Enabled, the system automatically optimize BIOS setting to minimize CPU fan speed according to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxC/xxxF] CPU... CPU FAN PROFILE MODE item appears when you do not wish to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. CPU FAN ... Select Item +- If the fan is not connected to system loading. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to display the detected temperatures.
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... for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. Press to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this menu. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you are saved to... of the options from this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you select this option from the legend bar to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes.
... for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. Press to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this menu. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you are saved to... of the options from this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you select this option from the legend bar to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes.
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... Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before saving the values to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made to fields other changes before exiting. ...want to save the changes that you to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5L-MX 2-39 After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Select Ok to load default values. If you made changes to the Setup program. Discard ...
... Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before saving the values to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made to fields other changes before exiting. ...want to save the changes that you to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5L-MX 2-39 After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Select Ok to load default values. If you made changes to the Setup program. Discard ...
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... window. 8. Click the Power button on the operating system. ASUS P5L-MX A- After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Turn on...
... window. 8. Click the Power button on the operating system. ASUS P5L-MX A- After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Turn on...